Whenever I turn on the news and see a piece about Somalia, it's either about how we're terrorist fanatics and sympathizers (Al-Shabaab), thieves (pirates), lawless (warlords), incompetent (TFG + 19 other failed governments), starving (famine), etc.
My question is, when was the last time we saw any positive news article about Somalis establishing anything anywhere in the world? Surely out of a nation of 10+ million, we must have intellectuals, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, etc. Lakiin why don't we ever hear about them in the media? I mean, the most famous Somalis are Ayan Hersi (Islam-hater...no wonder she gets so much airtime) and Waris Dirie for her crusade against FGM, which also portrays us in a barbaric light.
I guess my question is, is it because violence and brutality of different shades and textures is all we have to offer the world? Or is it cuz of disingenuous reporting by the media where they only cover our shortcomings? Where are our longcomings?! lol